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Bree and Anna Tyrie discuss the psychology of fear, how it impacts different areas of our lives, and share strategies to overcome it.
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Bree believes in her idea, but when reality doesnāt match her expectation, she must rethink and adapt.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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Key Vocabulary:
LEAN: To bend your body slightly forward or toward something. "Lean in" can also be used to mean actively engage or embrace something.
NOD: To move your head up and down to show agreement or acknowledgment.
GLOW: To look happy, healthy, or full of joy, often shown through a bright smile or expression.
PICK (SOMETHING) OUT: To choose something from a group.
ON PAPER: How something appears in theory or on a written plan, not necessarily in practice.
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Gabriel Kazzās musical journey takes him to the TV show The Voice, where he realizes the power of showing up and trying.
Level: Advanced
Accent: Canadian
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Key Vocabulary:
HONE: To improve a skill through practice and effort.
HAVE A THICK SKIN: To be able to handle criticism or difficult situations without being upset.
A FALLING OUT: A disagreement or argument that damages a relationship.
REKINDLE: To bring back or restart something, like a feeling or relationship.
THE CHERRY ON TOP: The final touch that makes something perfect or even better.
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When Charlie Baxter meets his girlfriend's parents for the first time, a big mistake turns into a lesson on honesty and connection.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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Key Vocabulary:
- Prove Your Worth: To show that you are capable or valuable.
- Rev / Keep the Revs Up: To increase the speed of a carās engine, or to maintain energy or momentum.
- Blatantly: In a very obvious or offensive way, without trying to hide it.
- Chip In: To contribute money, help, or ideas. "He chipped in with a helpful suggestion during the meeting."
- Flaws / Flawless: To have imperfections or to be perfect without mistakes.
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When Nikki started her career in human rights, she found herself adapting to a job that required a lot more than she expected.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: Canada (Calgary)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- BLASTING (MUSIC/AIR-CONDITIONING): Playing music or running air-conditioning at a very high volume or strength. "They had the music blasting at the party."
- TO CRAM INTO: To fit many people or things into a small space. "We all crammed into the car for the road trip."
- TO BLEND IN: To look or act like the people or things around you, so you are not noticed. "The animalās fur helped it blend in with its surroundings."
- TUNNEL VISION: Focusing on one thing and ignoring everything else around you. "He had tunnel vision while studying, ignoring his friends."
- TO SHRUG: To lift your shoulders slightly to show you donāt know or donāt care. "She shrugged when asked about her plans."
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Sarah Allworthy tells a story of what happens when you do something you're "not supposed to do."
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (London)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO CALL SOMEONEāS BLUFF: To challenge someone to prove something they said or did. "He called her bluff during the poker game."
- WHIFF: To briefly smell something, often a faint or slight smell. "He got a whiff of smoke from the nearby barbecue."
- BLUR: Something unclear or not easy to see or remember. "The events of last night are a blur to me."
- TO BE DARING: To be bold and willing to take risks. "She was daring enough to try skydiving."
- CLOSE CALL: A situation where something bad almost happened, but didnāt. "We had a close call when we almost missed our flight."
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Growing up, Archy Jamjun didn't feel seen, until someone finally saw him for who he really was.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Chicago)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET: To challenge or invite someone to compete or flight. "She threw down the gauntlet by saying she could win the competition."
- TO FLING: To throw or push something with force. "She flung her coat onto the chair."
- TO BE ADEPT: To be good at doing something. "She is adept at solving math problems."
- TO MAKE THE NEWSPAPERS: To be featured in the news or media, especially in newspapers. "The story made the front page of the newspapers."
- TO SHOWER SOMEONE WITH SOMETHING: To give someone a lot of presents, praise, or attention. "On her birthday, she was showered with gifts by her friends."
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After her dream job left her exhausted, Megan Nicholls decides to change her pace completely.
Level: Upper Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Manchester)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- TO RUSTLE: To make a soft, crackling sound, usually from something moving, like leaves or paper. "The wind rustled the leaves in the trees."
- PICK UP THE PACE: To go or work faster. "We need to pick up the pace if we want to finish on time."
- TO AIR (SOMETHING) OUT: To let fresh air into something, like a room or clothing. āI aired my shoes out after the hike.ā
- TO BE AT EASE: To feel comfortable and relaxed. "He felt at ease after solving the problem.
- TO BE STILTED: Awkward or unnatural, especially in speech or movement. "Their conversation felt stilted, with long pauses."
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Ariel Goodbody steps into the world of stand-up comedy with a performance no one expected.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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5 Words & Expressions in Today's Story:
- DEADPAN: To say something serious or with no emotion, often in a funny way. "He told the joke in a deadpan voice, and everyone laughed."
- A SET (COMEDY): A group of jokes or a routine performed by a comedian. "She practiced her set for the open mic."
- TO BE UNSETTLED: To feel disturbed or uncomfortable, either mentally or physically. "He felt unsettled after hearing the bad news."
- TO PUT (SOMETHING) OFF: To delay or postpone something. "She put off studying until the night before the exam."
- TO BE OVERDONE: To be done too much or in an excessive way. "The meme was funny at first, but now itās overdone."
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Rob Rudge tells a story about that moment when youāre so close to a problem that you canāt see the solution.
Level: Upper-Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Yorkshire)
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5 words & expressions in today's story:
- UPBRINGING: The way a child is raised and taught by their parents. Examples: "Her strict upbringing influenced her strong work ethic." or "He credits his upbringing for his sense of responsibility."
- TO KICK BACK: To relax and do nothing. Examples: "After a long day, I just want to kick back and watch TV." or "She kicked back on the sofa with a good book."
- MAIN DRAG: The main street or central road in a town or city. Examples: "The main drag is always busy with traffic." or "Shops and restaurants line the main drag of the city."
- WITHOUT BATTING AN EYE: Without showing any reaction or surprise. Examples: "She handled the criticism without batting an eye." or "He agreed to the risky plan without batting an eye."
- TO DREAD: To feel great fear or anxiety about something. Examples: "She dreaded going to the dentist." or "He dreaded the long flight ahead."
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Fabio decides to contact someone famous and what ends up happening gives him a new perspective on what becomes possible, when you ask.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Non-Native English Speaker (Italy)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- THERE'S SOMETHING HERE: An expression used to say that something is interesting or has potential.
- TO SHOW UP (IN THE SENSE OF DOING YOUR BEST): To be present and perform to the best of your ability.
- TO LET SOMEONE DOWN: To disappoint someone by not meeting their expectations.
- CATASTROPHIZING: Imagining the worst possible outcome of a situation.
- TO LOSE SIGHT OF SOMETHING: To forget or overlook something important.
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Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters.
If you haven't already listened to ā Sisters, Sisters (Part 1)ā , go listen now!
Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realizes she can't let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmareā¦
Level: Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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Episode Vocabulary:
- DYE: To change the color of something using a special liquid. Examples: "She dyed her hair bright red." or "They dyed the fabric blue for the costumes."
- VOCALS: The singing part of a song. Examples: "Her vocals were amazing in the concert." or "He provided the vocals for the band's latest album."
- SYNTHESIZER: An electronic instrument that creates various sounds. Examples: "He played the melody on the synthesizer." or "The band used a synthesizer to add electronic effects to their music."
- CUT OUT: To remove something by cutting. Examples: "She cut out the article from the newspaper." or "He cut out pictures from magazines for his collage."
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Season 6 of Into the Story arrives August 2024! Meanwhile, enjoy this fiction story from Ariel Goodbody of Easy Stories in English about two sisters.
Angeline and Annabelle are a classic sister act. Annabelle writes the songs and they sing together, but Angeline gets all the compliments. When a music producer offers a deal to Annabelle, she realises she can't let the opportunity go. But what starts as a harmonious collaboration soon turns into a discordant nightmare...
Level: Intermediate
Accent: United Kingdom (Bath)
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Episode Vocabulary:
- FIDDLE: To play with something in a restless or nervous way. Examples: "He fiddled with his pen during the meeting." or "She fiddled with her hair while she talked."
- SPRINKLES: Tiny pieces of candy used to decorate desserts. Examples: "She added sprinkles to the cupcakes for a festive look." or "The ice cream was topped with colorful sprinkles."
- KEEP YOUR NOSE CLEAN: To stay out of trouble. Examples: "He tries to keep his nose clean and avoid any legal issues." or "She was advised to keep her nose clean at her new job."
- COMPLIMENT: A polite expression of praise or admiration. Examples: "She gave him a compliment on his new haircut." or "He received many compliments on his performance."
- FLIRT: To behave playfully towards someone you are attracted to. Examples: "He likes to flirt with her at parties." or "She was flirting with him at the coffee shop."
- PINCH: To squeeze tightly between the fingers. Examples: "She pinched her arm to make sure she wasn't dreaming." or "He pinched his brother playfully."
- FLAP: To move up and down or back and forth quickly. Examples: "The bird flapped its wings and flew away." or "The flag flapped in the strong wind."
- X MEETS Y: A way to describe something as a combination of two different things. Examples: "The movie is like 'Indiana Jones meets Star Wars.'" or "Her music is a mix of pop meets classical."
- BROADSHEET: A large-format newspaper known for serious journalism. Examples: "He reads the broadsheet every morning for the latest news." or "The broadsheet published an in-depth article on the topic."
- NOTE (MUSIC): A single sound of a particular pitch in music. Examples: "She played a high note on the piano." or "He hit the perfect note during his solo."
- HIKE: A long walk, usually in the countryside or wilderness. Examples: "They went for a hike in the mountains." or "She enjoys hiking on weekends."
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Christie was on tour as a professional dancer when unexpected turns teach her about strength and confidence, even when things get difficult.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- BREAD AND BUTTER: Someone's main job or main source of income. Examples: "For many musicians, playing concerts is their bread and butter." or "Writing is her bread and butter; it pays all her bills."
- OUT OF THE BLUE: Something happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Examples: "I was walking home, and out of the blue, it started raining heavily." or "He received a phone call out of the blue from an old friend."
- BUMP UP: This phrasal verb means to upgrade or move to a higher position or level. Examples: "She was bumped up to a manager position at work." or "The airline bumped up her seat to business class for free."
- LONG STORY SHORT: To explain only the most important parts of a story, leaving out unnecessary details. Examples: "The car broke down, we missed the event, and long story short, it was a terrible day." or "Long story short, we decided to move to a new city after many discussions."
- TO BURN OUT: This phrasal verb can mean two things: (1) When a fire stops burning because there is no more fuel. Example: "The campfire burned out after we ran out of wood." (2) When a person becomes very tired and can't continue because they have worked too hard. Example: "The campfire burned out after we ran out of wood." or "After working nonstop for months, he finally burned out and needed a vacation."
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Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Australian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO PUSH YOURSELF TO DO SOMETHING: To make a big effort to do something. Examples: "I need to push myself to stay awake until midnight." or "He pushes himself to work harder every day."
- TO CLOCK / TO CLOCK UP: To reach a certain number or amount of something. Examples: "He clocked 70 kilometers last week as part of his training." or "She has clocked up 200 hours of volunteer work this year."
- TO TAKE A TOLL: To have a bad effect on someone or something. Examples: "Working long hours takes a toll on health." or "Hard training takes a toll on your body."
- GUT FEELING: A strong feeling about something without a clear reason. Examples: "She had a gut feeling that something was wrong." or "He trusted his gut feeling during the race."
- RELIEF: Feeling better after being worried or stressed. Examples: "When the storm passed, they felt great relief." or "Finding her lost keys was such a relief."
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Jaclyn tells the story of a paragliding accident and its emotional impact on her life.
Level: upper intermediate
Accent: Canadian
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO END UP: To arrive at a particular place or find yourself in a situation, often unintended. Examples: "After getting lost, we ended up at a beautiful beach." or "She ended up working late because of the unexpected project."
- TO LIFT OFF: To take off, especially for rockets or planes, launching in a vertical direction. Examples: "The rocket lifted off successfully, heading towards space." or "The helicopter lifted off from the helipad."
- TO GLIDE: To fly smoothly through the air in a continuous motion. Examples: "The bird glided effortlessly across the sky." or "The paraglider glided down to the landing point."
- SLOPE: A surface with one side higher than the other; can also be used as a verb to describe something inclining. Examples: "The children enjoyed sledding down the snowy slope." or "The path slopes gently towards the river."
- TO FIT IN: To be comfortable with a group of people or to have enough space for something. Examples: "She fit in well with her new colleagues at work." or "The couch didnāt fit in the small living room, so they had to move it to another room."
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Twice in her life has Brigitte felt alone and lost, and both times she decided to search for the northern lights.
Level: Intermediate
Accent: Canadian (Quebec)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- UPROOT: to pull somethingāespecially a tree or plantāout of the ground.
Examples: "The strong winds uprooted the old tree." or "They had to uproot the weeds from the garden."
Metaphorically: to move (someone) from their home or a familiar location.
Examples: "His family was uprooted when they moved to a new city." or "The war uprooted many families from their homes."
- OUTGOING: Friendly and socially confident.
Examples: "She is very outgoing and makes friends easily." or "His outgoing personality makes him popular at parties."
- FIRST NATIONS: Indigenous peoples that are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada.
Examples: "First Nations have a rich cultural heritage and history." or "The government works with First Nations to preserve their traditions."
- PITCH-BLACK: Completely dark.
Examples: "The night was pitch-black without any stars." or "The power outage left the house in pitch-black darkness."
- STAY PUT: To not move or go anywhere.
Examples: "She told the dog to stay put while she answered the door." or "During the storm, we decided to stay put at home."
- DIM: Not shining brightly or clearly.
Examples: "The room was lit by a dim lamp." or "The dim light made it hard to read."
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When Scott goes exploring in a dark cave and gets stuck hanging on a rope with no light, he has to use his imagination to find a way out.
Level: Advanced
Accent: United States (Ohio)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- CAVING / SPELUNKING (CAVER/SPELUNKER): Exploring caves as an adventure activity. A caver or spelunker is someone who enjoys this, often with helmets and lights for safety.
Examples: "The spelunker explored deep caves, amazed by the rocks." or "Caving is fun for people who like discovering new places."
- TO GET DRENCHED: To get completely wet, usually from rain or water.
Examples: "We got drenched in the rain, running for cover." or "The kids got drenched playing in the water."
- SLACK VS TAUT: Slack means loose, while taut means tight.
Examples: "Check the rope is taut before climbing." or "He adjusted the slack in the rope for better climbing."
- TO NOT SAY SOMETHING LIGHTLY: To say something seriously, not casually.
Examples: "I don't say this lightly, but we need to change." or "She didn't say it lightly when apologizing."
- TANGLED VS UNTANGLED: Tangled means twisted, while untangled means straightened out.
Examples: "The wires were tangled and hard to fix." or "She untangled the knots in the necklace."
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Tiffani leaves her job at NASA to explore a new path, leading her to the most difficult thing she's ever done.
Level: Upper intermediate
Accent: United States (Maryland)
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5 words and expressions in today's story:
- TO BE GLUED TO YOUR SEAT / SCREEN: To be unable to move from your seat or stop watching something.
Examples: "I was glued to my seat during the movie." or "He's glued to his screen, playing video games all day."
- TO BE DIALED IN (FOCUSED): To concentrate or pay close attention.
Examples: "She's dialed in during class, always listening to the teacher." or "Being dialed in means you're focused and not distracted."
- TO PUSH THROUGH: To keep going even when it's difficult.
Examples: "Even though he was tired, he pushed through and finished the race." or "Pushing through means not giving up, even when things are hard."
- TO HAVE YOUR CONFIDENCE STRUCK: To feel less sure of yourself.
Examples: "After failing the test, his confidence was struck." or "Having your confidence struck means feeling unsure or not believing in yourself."
- TO CLICK (UNDERSTANDING): To understand something suddenly.
Examples: "After studying for a while, it clicked, and I understood the math problem." or "It clicked in my mind how to solve the puzzle."
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